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How do I manage my DNS records in Plesk?
To manage your DNS records in Plesk, log in to Plesk and open Websites & Domains > DNS Settings for ... continue reading
DNS • Updated April 23, 2026
How do I change an email account password in Plesk?
To change an email account password in Plesk, log in to Plesk, open Mail, and click the email address you ... continue reading
Email • Updated April 23, 2026
How do I connect to my database externally?
To connect to your database externally, you need the database connection details from Plesk. In Websites & Domains > Databases, ... continue reading
Database • Updated April 21, 2026
How do I access my website database in Plesk?
To access your website database in Plesk, log in to Plesk and open Websites & Domains > Databases. From there, ... continue reading
Database • Updated April 21, 2026
How do I restore my website from a backup?
To restore your website from a backup in Plesk, log in to Plesk and open Backup Manager for the correct ... continue reading
Backups • Updated April 21, 2026
Why does my SSL certificate show as invalid?
An SSL certificate may show as invalid if it has expired, was issued for a different domain name, is missing ... continue reading
SSL • Updated April 21, 2026
How do I force my website to open with HTTPS?
To force your website to open with HTTPS in Plesk, log in to Plesk and open Domains or Websites & ... continue reading
SSL • Updated April 15, 2026
What happens if my MX records are wrong?
If your MX records are wrong, your emails may stop arriving at the correct mail server or may not arrive ... continue reading
MX (Mail Exchange) • Updated April 15, 2026
How do I point my domain to my hosting account?
To point your domain to your hosting account, you usually need to update the domain’s DNS records so they connect ... continue reading
Domains • Updated April 15, 2026
How long do DNS changes usually take to update?
DNS changes usually take anywhere from a few minutes up to 24 to 48 hours to fully update across the ... continue reading
DNS • Updated April 15, 2026
Why are my emails not sending or receiving after setup?
If your emails are not sending or receiving after setup, the most common reason is that the domain’s DNS records ... continue reading
Email • Updated April 13, 2026
How do I create email accounts for my domain in Plesk?
To create an email account for your domain in Plesk, log in to Plesk and go to Domains, then select ... continue reading
Email • Updated April 5, 2026
How long are Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates valid?
Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates are valid for 90 days*. This short lifespan is by design to limit potential damage from ... continue reading
SSL • Updated April 5, 2026
What are the potential risks if my website doesn’t have SSL?
Without SSL, data transferred between your website and its visitors is not encrypted, making it vulnerable to interception by malicious ... continue reading
SSL • Updated April 5, 2026
Why does my browser say “Not Secure” even though I have an SSL certificate?
Even with an SSL certificate, browsers might display a “Not Secure” warning for several reasons. It could be due to ... continue reading
Security • Updated April 5, 2026
How do I change my Plesk password?
To change your Plesk password, log in to Plesk and click your profile or account name at the top right. ... continue reading
Security • Updated April 5, 2026
How do I use Let’s Encrypt in Plesk?
To use Let’s Encrypt in Plesk, your server must have the SSL It! and the Let’s Encrypt extensions installed first. ... continue reading
SSL • Updated April 5, 2026
How do I install an SSL certificate in Plesk?
To install an SSL certificate in Plesk, log in to Plesk and open Websites & Domains for the domain you ... continue reading
SSL • Updated April 5, 2026